Robert Philbin to serve as CAT spokesman

(Harrisburg) -- A former spokesman for the city of Harrisburg has been hired as the marketing and communications officer for Capital Area Transit.

Robert Philbin will lead the organiztion's marketing, public relations and internal communications. 

He'll serve as chief media spokesperson and public information officer for the agency.

CAT provides public transportation services to Cumberland and Dauphin Counties and the City of Harrisburg and serves about 2.5 million riders annually.